Gender Ministry to introduce award for women

Ministry of Health and Gender has introduced an award for women who work for the development and betterment of the nation.

In a statement, the ministry said that it is a national responsibility to celebrate and encourage the numerous efforts by women towards social and national development.

The statement highlights that the purpose of the award is to celebrate these efforts, to encourage more women to engage in similar work.

The award will be given annually and the recipients will be decided by the ministry, reads the statement.